produce or earn as gross profit or income
The film grossed $8 million against its $20 million budget.
How much did your company gross this year?
a published, broadcast, or recorded work that continues the story or develops the theme of an earlier one
Did you hear that this film from the 1980s is getting a sequel next year?
What’s your favorite sequel of all time?
use up the supply or resources of; diminish the number or quantity
Our defenses are depleted after the latest battle.
We’re depleting the marketing budget.
turn to something as a last resort or as a means of solving a problem
When her car broke down, she had to resort to taking the bus to work.
The company had to resort to layoffs in order to cut costs.
a share or interest in a business, situation, or system.
She had a 50% stake in the company.
Don’t turn your back on us—you have a stake in this fight, too.
